"MARY ON A CROSS (You go down just like Holy Mary)" by Ghost | Cover by Justine M.

[@sadgirlhours4088]

😳🤯 DAMN you're vocals are really pretty Honestly this song hits a lot harder with lesbianism in mind. "I will tickle you internally, and I see nothing wrong with that" ^ god tier lyrics for allo sapphics. Acceptance and pride of ones sexuality. "You're beauty never really scared me" ^ overcoming the anxiety of feeling predatory for simply looking at other women by accepting that your feelings are ok and normal. This song makes me emotional. Its about smoking the devils lettuce. It's about 69ing. It's about the first band you made with your friends. It's about happier times but also loving the present and what you have now. Its about head so good you see god (or satan in the case of ghost). I love songs that contain multitudes.

[@JustinesMic]

i need you to know that i'm obsessed with your comment

[@romyteitelbaum2230]

Oh shit reading that as that part plays in the background i swear i loled

[@sadgirlhours4088]

@@JustinesMic 😳👉🏼👈🏼

[@valeriazuniga3155]

😢

[@lila6120]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw the sapphic implications in those lines.

[@ettinakitten5047]

Imagine the reaction of a bunch of Puritans trying to burn a witch at a stake and the fire starts making out with her instead.

[@lilithtrishlilac4730]

"oh shit that's kinda hot" "yeah it's fire."

[@radvelvetcakez]

@@lilithtrishlilac4730 this is the ultimate pun

[@runelessruneless9024]

One guy just yells "not again!" and that raises all kinds of questions

[@eadweard2214]

​@runelessruneless9024 Fake witch hunter who's actually hunting sentient fire to power his furnace.

[@franada2750]

And the heart just starts glowing

[@JustinesMic]

MY OCS HAVE NAMES NOW! The nun is named Magdalena, and the demon is named Judith.

[@thephony1651]

Is that an intentional reference to Mary Magdalene and Judas or am I looking too deep?

[@Ex0tic0001]

@@thephony1651 idk

[@Ex0tic0001]

Oooooooooo noice

[@gracecomeau2572]

How did they meet ? Is what I was wondering about since I heard the hellfire cover

[@Firekeeper999]

They are so beautiful together!😍

[@overcaffeinated_gaming]

I love how deep the lyrics can be taken when it comes to a song that, on the surface, is about weed and sex. Really shows the power of clever lyricism, in my opinion.

[@spoopyvirgil4944]

A lot of people's experiences can also tie into how someone interprets lyrics which is another good thing. Like for example, since I'm transgender and one of my biggest fears is not being accepted romantically, and this song always reads like a comfort of that. That no matter what changes my body goes through, I'll be loved by someone out there.

[@overcaffeinated_gaming]

@@spoopyvirgil4944 SAME SAME SAAAMMMEEE!!

[@KryzysX]

🤡You just cannot be serious.

[@kxtulapsi]

@@KryzysX ?

[@danielsuttles7452]

(Crazy theory) according to the canon, Jesus was put on the cross, not Mary (ofc) I wonder if a partial meaning of pointless sacrifice is present. “This isn’t right it’s supposed to be me!”(says Jesus, looking at his mother on the cross) referencing the pointless sacrifice of Mary on a Cross… …to the pointless sacrifice of the two’s love lasting “ You go down just like holy Mary (I love the sex) Mary on a Mary on a Cross” (but we both know this love will never do) (I know crazy theory)

[@diddlydaisy7404]

you're literally so iconic for dedicating an entire song to your ocs, that's being SO motivated by your brain thoughts you have to use your raw unfiltered talent to show your love for them. Not to mention but literally making a playlist FOR said characters and then MAKING TWO COVERS FOR THEM!!! Me and my buddy feel SO seen with dedicating music to characters who are lesbians / sapphic in general. I don't know if you take requests, but if you ever do more lesbian / sapphic covers, you should do "Get This Right" from Frozen 2!

[@grabble7605]

"you're literally so iconic " is a gibberish phrase. Don't just vomit words. Make sure they contribute to the message.

[@The_Orange_Storage]

@@grabble7605 who hurt you

[@TheIgnitionCollective]

@@grabble7605 ill call the therapist for you

[@the_blind_chick]

@@grabble7605 this is not journalism or a professional review. This is a KZbin comment. Calm down. OP was expressing their excitement & enjoyment of the art & the artist.

[@apolimeow]

@@grabble7605 jeez r u okay

[@jenchopp1779]

I swear to God I've been singing "Marianna" ever since I heard the song.

[@rosesarerosie3679]

Bro same 😭😭

[@amy_pieterse]

Lol. That was the intention of Ghost.

[@jenchopp1779]

@@amy_pieterse oh.

[@gaminganimators7000]

​@@amy_pieterseits meant to be like marijuana

[@wilhelmseleorningcniht9410]

@@gaminganimators7000 it's purposefully meant to be interpreted in multiple directions. It's not so much that it's like marijuana, but rather marijuana, mariana, and mary on a. Just a bit of the ol' lyrical trickery

[@artemisiatheta7549]

A) favorite Ghost song, B) that key change brought a smile on my face….this was fantastic!

[@uninspiredaddict]

hello, as a long-repressed sapphic, this gives me strength. i write sometimes, i really, really love this song, this cover, all of it! its helped me so much working on my own things that inspiration took hold and i just couldnt help myself. She pulled another slow draft of air into her lungs, the staler monastery atmosphere sitting about her like some great larger thing, its weight on her shoulders. Magdalena stared, gaze passing silently through shards of light that bled from the window, dust fluttering about as motes fell from the ceiling. A great fire burned through her, an inferno consuming flesh and bone and thought in its screaming tide, licking at the porcelain skin of her face and hands. She sat unmoved, but the feelings were irrepressible, asking her, begging her to act on them. Magdalena looked down, eyes focused on the irregular bumps of cut stone, almost feeling a kinship to one brick that sat at an angle, cement having filled its gap a smidge too deep, leaving it to sit out of line with the rest. A wry smile, eyes fluttering back to her hands as she shook her head. Magdalena pulled her hands together with every touch of effort that she had, pressing them together before her fingers interlaced into a two-handed fist. She brought them up, setting her nose to the knuckle as she took another deep breath. "Lord, forgive me of all my sins. I confess everything, I believe with my heart and with undeniable faith. I open the door of my heart to thou, come and save me. Wash my soul clean, write my name in your book of life. Amen." She whispered, but she did not look up, the last word leaving her lips almost begrudgingly as her head hung and her hands fell apart. She felt nothing above her, nothing divine, a silence. Of course, it was a test of her faith, surely. It was a question of her strength, her place, her will, but she felt herself faltering with every breath, soft fingertips and long, midnight hair pervasive in her thoughts. Inescapable. The longing for her warmth, her smile, her beautifully sculpted eyes that swirled with an enticing danger, the gentler swoops of her figure, the comforting feel of gentle and understanding arms about her waist... She shook her head, trying to clear it of the growing desire that left a mounting warmth in her chest. It was unacceptable, blasphemous, her faith had been solid for decades, why now did she question it? Why now did she find herself falling into a heretical love?

[@JustinesMic]

it’s reading comments like this that makes me so glad that i shared my ocs with my audience. as someone who made these ocs a while back as a silly thing, and eventually found great meaning in the characters, seeing people make stuff about them touches my heart. truly, deeply, thank you. 💗

[@JustinesMic]

would you be ok if i shared this on my toyhou.se with credit? here’s a direct link to my profile: toyhou.se/justinesmic

[@JustinesMic]

bye i’m screaming and kicking my feet right now i love this so much

[@uninspiredaddict]

@@JustinesMic oh! absolutely! I don't need credit haha, please just put the name as V if you do. and I'm glad! I write just in the hopes to make people's days a little better, I'm so utterly flabbergasted that it worked! I'll do my best to parse together some more on your next cover, this one was a quickie after all. your characters were just so neat and the thumbnail is ICONIC and I'm utterly in love with your singing, it was the least I could do.

[@JustinesMic]

you wanna write MORE?? do you have twitter or tumblr by any chance because omg /pos

[@kiki_drew]

THIS SONG IS SO FUCKING GOOD!!!! YOUR HARMONIES ARE TOP TIER ALWAYS!!!!

[@phoqwu]

this song is racist 😱

[@Party-Rocker]

@@phoqwu how

[@zhari_lee]

@@phoqwu -_-

[@TheOnlyDannyDoggy]

@@phoqwu :v?

[@joaovictorsilvalimapager]

Si

[@anonymous_bag5241]

THE SINGING? THE ART? THE SINGING?? 🛐

[@Ex0tic0001]

IKR 🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐

[@Sr_Kaii]

"Your beauty never ever scared me" I think this part is so cute and beautiful at the same time... 💞

[@HamBurger-y9p]

Is that religious song, it's so cute❤❤❤

[@meretmanonjennifer]

I feel like Judith is singing this song to Magdelena up until this part. Magdelena would sing this line to Judith as a sign she finally accepts her love ❤

[@JustinesMic]

i like your interpretation! for me, i think i imagined magdalena singing the entire thing about judith. for me, it has a lot to do with the line “you go down just like holy mary.” magdalena’s describing an act of physical intimacy between her and judith and the revelation it gives her about her former prejudices. for her, this intense emotional and physical closeness to a woman feels sacred, nothing like the “sin” she’s always been told it was. it feels like a weight has just been lifted off her shoulders. it feels like she’s finally found an answer to a question she didn’t even know she had been asking. judith goes down, and magdalena realizes, she’s just like the Holy Mary.

[@meretmanonjennifer]

@@JustinesMic First of all, hiiiiii! I never thought you'd reply! I was happy enough to get the heart! Second, the way you talk about these two is always so loving and affectionate (which duh you made them) but I like how you always sound enthusiastic about them. Third, your interpretation is *obviously* canon now because you are the creator, and it also makes more sense when you think about it. Fourth, just had a quick question: whose singing each cover? I always thought Judith sang Mary on a cross, and both Paris paloma covers, and then Magdalena sang Who is she, hellfire, and unholy. I imagined a third background character who's aware of Judith and Magdalena's relationship singing Judas and shipping them, even if it's not really possible 🤣 but as the creator who do you say is singing what? Lastly, never stop what you're doing! I'm so excited for the latest cover featuring these two, and I've began to write a story based around my original songs because I was inspired by this and how creative it is! Seriously I've had not so kid friendly dreams about your ocs so it's safe to say I'm obsessed! Sorry if this comment is too long or if I'm fangirling too much 😅

[@kyyyl__]

The first time i heard this song i thought It was saying "mariana" instead of "mary on a cross" perfect cover btw 🛐

[@sharkberrysh]

Song is actually about drugs. So it should have Sounded like Marijuana

[@kyyyl__]

@@sharkberrysh yooo thats actually interesting, maybe ill try to know more about it

[@TheOnlyDannyDoggy]

Fr Fr.

[@imdefinitelynotok]

@@sharkberrysh after I learned this, I re-read and listened to the lyrics again and... damn it gives a whole new meaning to the song.

[@despinasgarden.4100]

Oh my god, i tough i was the only one who heard "Mariana" instead of "Mary on a"

[@Iguanaplayingaguitar]

All of this from the cover art and the singing, god it just gave me chills. I really love everything about it

[@deathstrokecat5390]

Whenever I hear this song I picture two teens who live in a god fearing small town. They frequently would sneak out too a nearby city to have fun and really be themselves. Then one gets scared of fully leaving their town for good and they convinces them by professing their love. Which makes it work even more when they’re gay.

[@cristianpissai7563]

Great work as always, Justine! Ghost is fucking amazing! Seriously, anyone who doesn't know them should really give them a chance, all theirs songs are bops! Even if their style or genre of heavy metal doesn't appeal to you, trust me when I say they will surprise you.

[@kgold20]

This nearly brought a tear to my eye because me and friend had the idea that our OCs made a cover of this song that sounded just like this about a month ago.

[@Olivia-wf9vd]

I ASCENDED!!!!!!!!!!! i'm crying tears of joy for no reason man the vocals

[@DylanL21010]

Girl your voice is immaculate, this is amazing

[@Silver-nm2if]

Your clean vocals in 2:41 are soooo gooood

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

I absolutely adore this you’re voice gives me chills all the way down ahhhh

[@music_and_other_random_thi1330]

As a sapphic with religious trauma, this hits me so hard, i love it ❤ i love your music

[@aconerty6392]

Sapphics with religious trauma who can't get enough of this song UNITE 🤝

[@notquitebilateral]

Where you sing is very similar to where I am comfortable singing which always makes your covers of songs I already know and like my new go to's for listening. Absolutely love them!

[@Hevells]

I’m a huge Ghost fan, since the first album and Mary On A Cross is one of those iconic songs that’s hard to replicate, but you did an awesome job. LOVE IT

[@toni_verso]

THIS IS SUCH A BOP, THIS SONG IS ALREADY SO F*CKING GOOD, BUT THIS COVER MADE IT EVEN BETTER ❣️

[@kairussell2156]

Awesome cover and artwork! You've got a strong and beautiful voice. Planning to look up your OCs' playlist after work--love that kind of stuff! Lately, I've been making playlists for all my main characters in the new-adult magical-girl novel I'm writing. I look forward to more songs about the Nun and Siren! Fantastic work as always!

[@raincloud-5516]

We were speeding together Down the dark avenues But besides of the stardom All we got was blues But through all of that sorrow We were riding high And the truth of the matter is I never let you go, let you go We were scanning the cities Rocking to pay the dues But besides of the glamour All we got was bruised But through all of that sorrow We were riding high And the truth of the matter is I never let you go, let you go You go down just like Holy Mary Mary on a, Mary on a cross Not just another Bloody Mary Mary on a, Mary on a cross If you choose to run away with me I will tickle you internally And I see nothing wrong with that We were searching for reasons To play by the rules But we quickly found It was just for fools Now through all of this sorrow We'll be riding high And the truth of the matter is I never let you go, let you go You go down just like Holy Mary Mary on a, Mary on a cross Not just another Bloody Mary Mary on a, Mary on a You go down just like Holy Mary Mary on a, Mary on a cross Your beauty never ever scared me Mary on a, Mary on a cross If you choose to run away with me I will tickle you internally And I see nothing wrong with that Nothing wrong with that (Mary on a, Mary on a cross) Nothing wrong with that (Mary on a, Mary on a cross) (Mary on a) Mary on a cross

[@impartialthrone2097]

Wait... These lyrics work so much better as a Sapphic song 🥺

[@Midnight_Pisces21905]

Holy sh*t this is amazing!!! I’m glad Ghost is getting more recognition and also awesome cover!!!

[@maisie7904]

“if you choose to run away with me, i will tickle you internally and i see nothing wrong with that” i know the tickle you internally is a little awkward but you sang it so beautifully that i didn’t find it awkward! it’s actually my fav part, it’s very good

[@Van3tia]

Bro, I love this song, I'm so glad you covered it! It fits so well with your voice! (I may actually prefer this over the original)

[@margaridaguerreiro5236]

Absolutly obsessed with this - the vocals, the art, everything.

[@munnkie]

Your video was recommended by one of my friends and it has to be one of my absolute favorite covers of the song, I get legit chills from it!

[@milliecipher818]

The vibes are delightful on this one

[@PossiblyNic]

One of the best Ghost covers I've heard in general, honestly. Your voice is wonderfully perfect for it. Great job

[@folly...]

The art is soooooo pretty and fits your preformence sooooo well omg

[@Geocookie21]

Never liked something so quick in my life, thank you this is amazing!!❤

[@spiridiums]

youtube recommended me this video and i am SO glad it did, you are *iconic* for putting your own ocs out there like this. plus your voice is BEAUTIFUL!

[@GreyfoxRaposa]

Seriously, the original is easily one of my favorite Ghost's song, and damn, your cover absolutely nails it! The amazing art makes it even better!

[@Shunriel1989]

Thank you for this amazing version. I usually don't like when ppl mess with this song because I REALLY love it. However your version, wow! RESPECT! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@flori_thenerd]

I NEEDED THIS

[@colonelsanders9228]

Omg, you are actually angelic (geniunly)

[@yunnanne]

First time ever in my 12 years in youtube getting a GOOD recommendation. Love the cover, love the artwork!!

[@flori_thenerd]

THIS COVER ACTUALLY SLAYED

Congratulations to 100 000 subscribers!

[@b_hald04]

2:42 sent chills down my spine...your voice is so freaking beautiful dude

[@kennethkitchens88]

Chills.....genuine chills.

[@mimiifae]

THE "YOU GO DOWN JUST LIKE HOLY MARY, MARY ON A CROSS" OH MY GOOOOD I LOVE YOUR VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Justsapasserby8586]

Beautiful cover and the chorus is just ✨✨✨✨

[@Queenliz123]

Beautiful! I love this song

[@Voodoo_Clerk]

A beautiful voice for an already beautiful song, amazingly done!

[@AJ09278]

The singing is amazing you fr need a Grammy. Also HOW THE HECK DO YOU DO THE ART SO WELL :0

[@zuazz]

My God, this is TALENT. Just subscribed! So underrated! I wish you nothing but luck with growing your channel! You deserve more views! Your voice is FLAWLESS. 😭💗

[@Marrytzx]

Just perfect I loved this version!! Perfect, I loved✨♥️

[@graetestfanever1]

This both holy and unholy. Truly a masterpiece.

[@runningdowntherails6398]

Gay nun energy

[@JustinesMic]

exactly you get it

[@thomaskilmer]

Your vocals in this are absolutely amazing. Also, getting big Julie d'Aubigne vibes from this.

[@ChaysAccount]

Papa Nihil and Seestor would be proud to hear this I'm sure :]

[@devinkerr5474]

Holy hell, HOLY HELL! I don't know if I can listen to this song and not immediately follow it up with this version anymore

[@Firekeeper999]

One of the best covers I ever seen! The art is amazing and the vocals are so pretty

[@Aveyriver24thetherian]

The chorus and the final part are masterpieces! Her voice seems like that of a voice or a spirit...this cover really makes you dream❤

[@sleepy_crypt]

Gorgeous singing as always, also, kinda want that characters hair- amazing cover art 💖

[@rintella9169]

Another fantastic cover 🥰

[@moonlight_haze]

omg i love this cover so much. i love how dedicated you are to these OC's. it's kinda inspirational, idk why lol

[@DrawPG]

I'll jam to this for months

[@TheRaccoonboy]

I have this song stuck in my head BAD. I have been listening to it over and over like a kid watching Frozen. I figured I'd check out covers just for something slightly different... and this is 😮😮😮❤ I didn't expect to immediately subscribe and check out your other videos but here I am.

[@Izzyla_]

OMG LOVE GHOST THIS IS SO GOOOD

[@Sophiaoakweb]

This is FIRE I listened to it 10 times on loop 😂 absolutely incredible vocals!

[@Mf-stargirl]

the cover is so good!!!

[@alisaskidanova1574]

I absolutely love it!

[@enizesse]

this is one of the most impressive and gorgeous covers that i've EVER heard!!! i haven't been able to stop listening to it, it's like,,,, absolutely on the same level as the original to me 👌😫 PERFECTION. can't get enough of this. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[@JK-yt3dm]

Everyone knows when Justine drops a new religious-inspired cover, it’s time to party.

[@nynys123x]

Beautiful voice ❤

[@tylermadison4170]

I love this so much but Im pretty sure the line is “your beauty never ever scared me”

[@ashleigh1122]

This is like my favorite song rn OMG!! I’m so excited 🎉

[@reniejesanis1459]

This is my absolute fave cover of this song holy shit

[@kinda_cold_in_the_closet]

2:40 i'm literally so in love with this part oml

[@it_is_Power]

I've honestly tried to listen to different reiterations of this song but just could never get into it. I almost didn't give this cover a chance because of it but I'm so happy I did! I really love it sounds so good!

[@theseladyismadeofstone4839]

Whoever makes these pictures- I love him/ her/ them 😍😍 It’s great to your music ❤ Your voice is fantastic

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

That cover art oh my

[@Ava-Mint]

OMG!your voice is amazing!specially for this song!I love this song!and that back ground's art is just beautiful!!!!❤❤❤

[@hellothere9423]

This is true art!

[@myassttieh.6837]

1:16 omg, that part----

[@indigodreams4816]

I just got back home and saw the notification immediately hit play ▶️

[@MoonMelodyArt]

i havent listened to this song outside of the tiktok sound and omfg I just know this is so much better- you are just SOOO good at singing its nuts

[@_obsessedescapist_]

Oh my gosh I love this cover

[@katrinka9781]

This is amazing. I think I actively love this more than the original!!

[@daninani206]

como digo que simplemente me he enamorado de su bella voz 💕✨ el mejor cover de mary on a cross definitivamente

[@charlie7w776]

Que perfeição * -*)

[@ThatSillyToast]

I got to say by far my favorite cover so far

[@T0XIIK.R0T]

What a /lovely/ cover!!

[@noodle1393]

Gorgeous cover 💖 💖💖

[@Storyswhenyourbored]

THIS WAS LIT ASF I LOOOVE IT

[@Dark.knights.kingdom]

Your voice sounds like an angel so beautiful

[@Nixmeri2411]

OH. MY. GOD. I ONLY *JUST* FOUND YOU AND I CANT BELIEVE IVE BEEN LIVING WITHOUT YOUR COVERS can you do a cover of “why don’t you do right” or “running up that hill” because your voice is too magical to pass up on these sing, you’ve made every cover so unique so I *really* wanna know what you’d do with these songs Ok, thank you, love your voice 🥰😊💖

[@numba1jared]

This song fits your voice so well. Definitely my new fav of yours.

[@sarafurlan]

Que voz, meu deus. Perfeita❤

[@victorthevampire4129]

AHEM?!?!?! ICONIC?!?!?!

[@jelly_fish0]

i need a version whit out music, you’re voice it’s really gorgeous

[@LenaArtzer]

HELLO??? STRANGER??? WHO ARE YOU AND WHY IS YOUR VOICE THIS GOOD?? W H A T ? ! You ACED my favorite song, Ma'am!😭✊

[@amy_pieterse]

Love it